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<blockquote data-quote="FrozenInferno" data-source="post: 136496"><p>I think second rows and back row forwards are usually ideal as they will be physically imposing and will lead by example with their work rate and aggression. </p><p></p><p>Front row forwards are too often snubbed by the rest of a team by virtue of their very specific role and usually won't be be granted the same kind of respect other members of the pack will. Their slowness around the park and the fact that their best work usually goes unnoticed means that it is more difficult for them to lead by example. I don't think Vickery was a great choice of captain for England. Keith Wood, an excellent captain, was great because he defied expectations for a front row player: he scored tries, could outpace opposition wingers, tackle like a blindside and create chances out of boot and hand. </p><p></p><p>Scrum-half is a good position, as it has been said because like back row, 9 is a link between the pack and the back line. That said, the scrumhalf will have to be at the top of his game and probably requires more experience than players in other positions. </p><p></p><p>Fly-half is not a good position in my opinion. The 10 is the natural leader and playmaker on attack but once you've given him additional responsibilities I think it too often detracts from his overall game. </p><p></p><p>The back three are ill suited for the job for obvious reasons. </p><p></p><p>In any case it goes down to the individual, it's important to have someone who commands respect, with passion and an ability to motivate and bring out the best in his teammates and who will make decisions with a cool head.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FrozenInferno, post: 136496"] I think second rows and back row forwards are usually ideal as they will be physically imposing and will lead by example with their work rate and aggression. Front row forwards are too often snubbed by the rest of a team by virtue of their very specific role and usually won't be be granted the same kind of respect other members of the pack will. Their slowness around the park and the fact that their best work usually goes unnoticed means that it is more difficult for them to lead by example. I don't think Vickery was a great choice of captain for England. Keith Wood, an excellent captain, was great because he defied expectations for a front row player: he scored tries, could outpace opposition wingers, tackle like a blindside and create chances out of boot and hand. Scrum-half is a good position, as it has been said because like back row, 9 is a link between the pack and the back line. That said, the scrumhalf will have to be at the top of his game and probably requires more experience than players in other positions. Fly-half is not a good position in my opinion. The 10 is the natural leader and playmaker on attack but once you've given him additional responsibilities I think it too often detracts from his overall game. The back three are ill suited for the job for obvious reasons. In any case it goes down to the individual, it's important to have someone who commands respect, with passion and an ability to motivate and bring out the best in his teammates and who will make decisions with a cool head. [/QUOTE]
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